classic thermodynamics

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• History of thermodynamics — The history of thermodynamics is a fundamental strand in the history of physics, the history of chemistry, and the history of science in general. Owing to the relevance of thermodynamics in much of science and technology, its history is finely… …   Wikipedia

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• List of important publications in chemistry — FoundationsThe Sceptical Chymist* Robert Boyle 1661Description: Boyle, in the form of a dialogue, argued that chemical theories should be firmly grounded in experiment before their acceptance, and for the foundation of Chemistry as a science… …   Wikipedia